Bablu Kumar Dhar
Biographic Data
| ID | 1173574 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bablu Kumar Dhar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bablu Kumar |
| FAMILY NAME | Dhar |
| SIGNATURE | DHAR B K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mahidol University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8768-8634 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Mapping green fintech and sustainability transitions
This study explores the evolving role of green financial technology (Fintech) in sustainability-oriented financial innovation, with a particular focus on climate finance, digital innovation, and environmental governance. Using bibliometric methods, we analyze 72 peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus from 2019 to 2024 to map the intellectual structure and emerging trends of green Fintech research. Key technological domains, including blockc…
Behavioural drivers of green financial instrument adoption
Research background: Green financial instruments are increasingly promoted as mechanisms for mobilising private capital toward environmentally responsible production systems. However, investor-level adoption of such instruments remains insufficiently explained, particularly in emerging financial markets such as India, where sustainable finance frameworks, investor awareness, and green product credibility are still evolving. Purpose of the article…
Strategic Carbon Market Mechanisms and Foreign Investment Dynamics
This study examines whether China's Carbon Emissions Trading Policy (CETP) influences foreign direct investment (FDI) under staggered policy adoption. Using panel data for 260 cities from 2005 to 2021 and a two‐way fixed‐effects difference‐in‐differences (DID) approach supported by event‐study pre‐trend tests, the results show that CETP is associated with a statistically significant increase in FDI inflows. Treating carbon‐market features as cont…
Beyond subsidies
Does environmental disclosure improve debt capacity and maturity? Evidence from pollution-intensive firms under weak institutional enforcement
Research background: Environmental disclosure has emerged as both a financial signal and an ethical commitment in sustainable finance. However, in emerging economies with weak institutional enforcement, it remains unclear whether environmental transparency improves debt financing outcomes. Purpose of the article: This study examines whether environmental information disclosure enhances firms’ debt capacity and debt maturity in pollution-intensive…
Happiness regimes and low-carbon tourism competitiveness
Tourism competitiveness is increasingly shaped by how destinations respond to environmental pressures, governance challenges, and rising wellbeing expectations. This study introduces a low-carbon competitiveness index based on the embodied emissions of inbound tourism flows and integrates it with national happiness regimes, defined using long-run World Happiness Report scores, capturing destinations’ relative exposure to carbon costs, to explain …
Digital sustainability and eco‐environmental sustainability
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between digital sustainability (DS) and eco‐environmental sustainability (EES), focusing on the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, electric vehicles (EVs), and cryptocurrencies. The study critically examines the sustainability concerns arising from the increasing demand for digital infrastructure and th…
Green innovation, ESG governance, and digital transformation
Research background: Green technological innovation (GTI) is widely regarded as a pathway to reducing corporate carbon emissions; however, its effectiveness remains contested because of rebound effects, governance gaps, and complexities in the digital era. Although existing studies highlight the role of innovation, few investigate how ESG governance and digital transformation (DT) jointly influence firm-level carbon outcomes, particularly in emer…
Sustaining Hybrid Cultural Identities
This study examines how Thai singers trained in Western classical music navigate educational and career pathways that contribute to the cultural sustainability of opera in Thailand. Through performance documentation and semi-structured interviews with 46 professional singers—most of whom studied abroad but returned to Thailand—the research identifies patterns in training, mobility, and employment. While all but two participants held university de…
Advancing Circular Economy for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development in the Nordic Region
This study examines how circular economy (CE) strategies contribute to climate change mitigation and sustainable development in the Nordic region. Analyzing resource productivity, environmental taxation, and corporate recycling practices from 1995 to 2021, it examines the impact of economic growth, trade openness, urbanization, and regulatory incentives on CE adoption. Using the STIRPAT model and quantile regression, findings highlight that resou…
Harnessing Social Media and NGO Collaboration for Advancing Sustainable Ecotourism Policy
Social media has emerged as a powerful catalyst in promoting sustainable tourism development (STD) by raising awareness, attracting tourists, fostering community engagement, and shaping policy decisions, particularly in developing regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. However, the combined influence of social media usage, non‐governmental organization (NGO) support, and STD remains underexplored. This study, grounded in organizational …
Youth Entrepreneurship Narratives in South Asia
This study examines youth entrepreneurship narratives in South Asia to show how digital and green orientations are expressed and communicated to build legitimacy in the post‐COVID context. Using computational text analysis of 450 documents (startup websites, incubator reports, and government policy statements from 2018 to 2024), the study investigates the frequency, tone, and readability of sustainability and digital discourse. Results show a sig…
Environmental Sustainability and CO 2 Emissions in Mexico
Addressing environmental degradation has become a pressing priority in the era of global sustainability. As carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions continue to escalate—particularly in emerging economies—identifying effective policy and technological pathways for emissions reduction is essential. This study investigates how economic growth, governance mechanisms, and technological advancement influence environmental sustainability in Mexico during the p…
Digital Leadership and Sustainable Development
This study examines the crucial role of digital leadership in advancing sustainable development by fostering green innovation and enhancing firm sustainability. Building on Organizational Learning Theory (OLT) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT), this research fills a key gap by examining how digital leadership integrates digitalization with sustainable development, particularly within the Chinese information technology sector. The study invest…
Driving Sustainable Development Through CSR Leadership
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) leadership is increasingly recognized as a critical enabler of sustainable development, particularly within the context of organizational transformation. By fostering organizational learning and leveraging technological innovation, CSR leadership facilitates sustainable development outcomes (SDOs). This study examines the multifaceted role of CSR leadership in advancing SDOs, emphasizing the mediating influen…
Strategic barriers to circular waste transitions in emerging economies
The transition to circular waste systems is critical for achieving sustainable industrial development in emerging economies, where inefficient resource use and environmental degradation remain pressing challenges. This study investigates the strategic barriers impeding circular economy (CE) adoption in the manufacturing sector, using Bangladesh as an illustrative context. Employing a hybrid Delphi–Fuzzy DEMATEL approach, twelve interrelated barri…
Evaluating corporate sustainability and ethical practices in logistics
This study evaluates the sustainability and ethical practices of Kerry Logistics Network Limited (KLN), a prominent logistics service provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Using normative ethical theories, stakeholder analysis, and the Circle of Sustainability framework, this research examines KLN’s alignment with global sustainability standards, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings reveal that KLN has…
Advancing ethical practices and environmental sustainability in Thai banking
This study explores the advancement of ethical practices and environmental sustainability in Thai banking through an in-depth case analysis of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the country’s first indigenous bank founded in 1907. SCB has significantly influenced ethical banking practices and sustainability initiatives. The research provides a unique comparative analysis of SCB’s ethical frameworks and sustainability policies, assessing their impact on …
Macroeconomic Drivers of Sustainable Tourism Development in Bangladesh
Tourism serves as a critical driver of economic development, yet its relationship with macroeconomic and socio‐political factors remains underexplored in emerging economies like Bangladesh. This study examines the long‐run and short‐run impacts of macroeconomic drivers, including CO2 emissions, GDP growth, inflation, population growth, road safety, refugee population, and tourism services, on inbound tourism in Bangladesh, employing the Autoregre…
Alternative Protein Sources
The projected global population increase to 8.60 billion by 2050 and 11.20 billion by 2100 underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to secure essential food resources, particularly protein, for human health. Traditional animal‐based proteins, while nutritionally rich, are environmentally costly due to greenhouse gas emissions, extensive land use, and significant freshwater consumption. This review offers novel insights by systematica…
Sustainable Craft Culture
The craft culture of West Bengal, India, is deeply rooted in rich socio‐cultural traditions and plays a crucial role in advancing economic development and sustainability. This study explores the intricate socio‐cultural drivers that shape West Bengal's craft culture and examines their profound impact on sustainable development. The research delves into the historical, religious, and social dynamics that influence both the commercialization and pr…
The School-ties Between Top Management Executive and Audit Partner
The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of school ties between top management executives, such as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and external parties, including auditors, on a company’s earnings management practices. This study uses fixed effect regression method to test the hypotheses, whether school ties between top management executives and audit partner will affect on the practical earnings managemen…
An Empirical Study on Emergency of Distant Tertiary Education in the Southern Region of Bangladesh during Covid-19
Many fields have been affected by COVID-19, including education. The pandemic has prompted a change in education due to the requirement for social distancing. Campuses are now closed in many educational institutions across the globe, and teaching and learning are now conducted online. Internationalization has significantly slowed down. A mixed-method study was designed for this research, with the goal of ascertaining the impact of COVID-19 on Ban…
The causal nexus between innovation and economic growth
Objective Innovation contributes to economic growth by generating new ideas and improving production processes. At the same time, countries with high economic growth have the freedom to promote innovation. This article aims to examine the causal relationship between innovation and economic growth. Method An innovation index was constructed using factors of innovation, utilizing principal component analysis. The study used Granger causality to inv…
Occupational stress and health risk of employees working in the garments sector of Bangladesh
The present study was conducted with a view to examining the impact of occupational stress on employees' health risk. A total number of 350 garment employees (114 supervisors and 236 workers) were selected from 25 readymade garment factories of Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Gazipur industrial areas of Bangladesh on a random sampling basis. Occupational stress was estimated using an ERIs modified questionnaire; when self-reported health problems, work r…
Macroeconomic Drivers of Sustainable Tourism Development in Bangladesh
Tourism serves as a critical driver of economic development, yet its relationship with macroeconomic and socio‐political factors remains underexplored in emerging economies like Bangladesh. This study examines the long‐run and short‐run impacts of macroeconomic drivers, including CO2 emissions, GDP growth, inflation, population growth, road safety, refugee population, and tourism services, on inbound tourism in Bangladesh, employing the Autoregre…
Advancing Circular Economy for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development in the Nordic Region
This study examines how circular economy (CE) strategies contribute to climate change mitigation and sustainable development in the Nordic region. Analyzing resource productivity, environmental taxation, and corporate recycling practices from 1995 to 2021, it examines the impact of economic growth, trade openness, urbanization, and regulatory incentives on CE adoption. Using the STIRPAT model and quantile regression, findings highlight that resou…
Environmental Sustainability and CO 2 Emissions in Mexico
Addressing environmental degradation has become a pressing priority in the era of global sustainability. As carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions continue to escalate—particularly in emerging economies—identifying effective policy and technological pathways for emissions reduction is essential. This study investigates how economic growth, governance mechanisms, and technological advancement influence environmental sustainability in Mexico during the p…
Digital Leadership and Sustainable Development
This study examines the crucial role of digital leadership in advancing sustainable development by fostering green innovation and enhancing firm sustainability. Building on Organizational Learning Theory (OLT) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT), this research fills a key gap by examining how digital leadership integrates digitalization with sustainable development, particularly within the Chinese information technology sector. The study invest…
Sustainable Craft Culture
The craft culture of West Bengal, India, is deeply rooted in rich socio‐cultural traditions and plays a crucial role in advancing economic development and sustainability. This study explores the intricate socio‐cultural drivers that shape West Bengal's craft culture and examines their profound impact on sustainable development. The research delves into the historical, religious, and social dynamics that influence both the commercialization and pr…
Harnessing Social Media and NGO Collaboration for Advancing Sustainable Ecotourism Policy
Social media has emerged as a powerful catalyst in promoting sustainable tourism development (STD) by raising awareness, attracting tourists, fostering community engagement, and shaping policy decisions, particularly in developing regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. However, the combined influence of social media usage, non‐governmental organization (NGO) support, and STD remains underexplored. This study, grounded in organizational …
Youth Entrepreneurship Narratives in South Asia
This study examines youth entrepreneurship narratives in South Asia to show how digital and green orientations are expressed and communicated to build legitimacy in the post‐COVID context. Using computational text analysis of 450 documents (startup websites, incubator reports, and government policy statements from 2018 to 2024), the study investigates the frequency, tone, and readability of sustainability and digital discourse. Results show a sig…
Driving Sustainable Development Through CSR Leadership
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) leadership is increasingly recognized as a critical enabler of sustainable development, particularly within the context of organizational transformation. By fostering organizational learning and leveraging technological innovation, CSR leadership facilitates sustainable development outcomes (SDOs). This study examines the multifaceted role of CSR leadership in advancing SDOs, emphasizing the mediating influen…
Strategic barriers to circular waste transitions in emerging economies
The transition to circular waste systems is critical for achieving sustainable industrial development in emerging economies, where inefficient resource use and environmental degradation remain pressing challenges. This study investigates the strategic barriers impeding circular economy (CE) adoption in the manufacturing sector, using Bangladesh as an illustrative context. Employing a hybrid Delphi–Fuzzy DEMATEL approach, twelve interrelated barri…
Alternative Protein Sources
The projected global population increase to 8.60 billion by 2050 and 11.20 billion by 2100 underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to secure essential food resources, particularly protein, for human health. Traditional animal‐based proteins, while nutritionally rich, are environmentally costly due to greenhouse gas emissions, extensive land use, and significant freshwater consumption. This review offers novel insights by systematica…
The causal nexus between innovation and economic growth
Objective Innovation contributes to economic growth by generating new ideas and improving production processes. At the same time, countries with high economic growth have the freedom to promote innovation. This article aims to examine the causal relationship between innovation and economic growth. Method An innovation index was constructed using factors of innovation, utilizing principal component analysis. The study used Granger causality to inv…
Occupational stress and health risk of employees working in the garments sector of Bangladesh
The present study was conducted with a view to examining the impact of occupational stress on employees' health risk. A total number of 350 garment employees (114 supervisors and 236 workers) were selected from 25 readymade garment factories of Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Gazipur industrial areas of Bangladesh on a random sampling basis. Occupational stress was estimated using an ERIs modified questionnaire; when self-reported health problems, work r…
The School-ties Between Top Management Executive and Audit Partner
The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of school ties between top management executives, such as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and external parties, including auditors, on a company’s earnings management practices. This study uses fixed effect regression method to test the hypotheses, whether school ties between top management executives and audit partner will affect on the practical earnings managemen…
An Empirical Study on Emergency of Distant Tertiary Education in the Southern Region of Bangladesh during Covid-19
Many fields have been affected by COVID-19, including education. The pandemic has prompted a change in education due to the requirement for social distancing. Campuses are now closed in many educational institutions across the globe, and teaching and learning are now conducted online. Internationalization has significantly slowed down. A mixed-method study was designed for this research, with the goal of ascertaining the impact of COVID-19 on Ban…
The causal nexus between innovation and economic growth
Objective Innovation contributes to economic growth by generating new ideas and improving production processes. At the same time, countries with high economic growth have the freedom to promote innovation. This article aims to examine the causal relationship between innovation and economic growth. Method An innovation index was constructed using factors of innovation, utilizing principal component analysis. The study used Granger causality to inv…
Evaluating corporate sustainability and ethical practices in logistics
This study evaluates the sustainability and ethical practices of Kerry Logistics Network Limited (KLN), a prominent logistics service provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Using normative ethical theories, stakeholder analysis, and the Circle of Sustainability framework, this research examines KLN’s alignment with global sustainability standards, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings reveal that KLN has…
Advancing ethical practices and environmental sustainability in Thai banking
This study explores the advancement of ethical practices and environmental sustainability in Thai banking through an in-depth case analysis of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the country’s first indigenous bank founded in 1907. SCB has significantly influenced ethical banking practices and sustainability initiatives. The research provides a unique comparative analysis of SCB’s ethical frameworks and sustainability policies, assessing their impact on …
Macroeconomic Drivers of Sustainable Tourism Development in Bangladesh
Tourism serves as a critical driver of economic development, yet its relationship with macroeconomic and socio‐political factors remains underexplored in emerging economies like Bangladesh. This study examines the long‐run and short‐run impacts of macroeconomic drivers, including CO2 emissions, GDP growth, inflation, population growth, road safety, refugee population, and tourism services, on inbound tourism in Bangladesh, employing the Autoregre…
Alternative Protein Sources
The projected global population increase to 8.60 billion by 2050 and 11.20 billion by 2100 underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to secure essential food resources, particularly protein, for human health. Traditional animal‐based proteins, while nutritionally rich, are environmentally costly due to greenhouse gas emissions, extensive land use, and significant freshwater consumption. This review offers novel insights by systematica…
Sustainable Craft Culture
The craft culture of West Bengal, India, is deeply rooted in rich socio‐cultural traditions and plays a crucial role in advancing economic development and sustainability. This study explores the intricate socio‐cultural drivers that shape West Bengal's craft culture and examines their profound impact on sustainable development. The research delves into the historical, religious, and social dynamics that influence both the commercialization and pr…
Digital sustainability and eco‐environmental sustainability
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between digital sustainability (DS) and eco‐environmental sustainability (EES), focusing on the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, electric vehicles (EVs), and cryptocurrencies. The study critically examines the sustainability concerns arising from the increasing demand for digital infrastructure and th…
Green innovation, ESG governance, and digital transformation
Research background: Green technological innovation (GTI) is widely regarded as a pathway to reducing corporate carbon emissions; however, its effectiveness remains contested because of rebound effects, governance gaps, and complexities in the digital era. Although existing studies highlight the role of innovation, few investigate how ESG governance and digital transformation (DT) jointly influence firm-level carbon outcomes, particularly in emer…
Sustaining Hybrid Cultural Identities
This study examines how Thai singers trained in Western classical music navigate educational and career pathways that contribute to the cultural sustainability of opera in Thailand. Through performance documentation and semi-structured interviews with 46 professional singers—most of whom studied abroad but returned to Thailand—the research identifies patterns in training, mobility, and employment. While all but two participants held university de…
Advancing Circular Economy for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development in the Nordic Region
This study examines how circular economy (CE) strategies contribute to climate change mitigation and sustainable development in the Nordic region. Analyzing resource productivity, environmental taxation, and corporate recycling practices from 1995 to 2021, it examines the impact of economic growth, trade openness, urbanization, and regulatory incentives on CE adoption. Using the STIRPAT model and quantile regression, findings highlight that resou…
Harnessing Social Media and NGO Collaboration for Advancing Sustainable Ecotourism Policy
Social media has emerged as a powerful catalyst in promoting sustainable tourism development (STD) by raising awareness, attracting tourists, fostering community engagement, and shaping policy decisions, particularly in developing regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. However, the combined influence of social media usage, non‐governmental organization (NGO) support, and STD remains underexplored. This study, grounded in organizational …
Youth Entrepreneurship Narratives in South Asia
This study examines youth entrepreneurship narratives in South Asia to show how digital and green orientations are expressed and communicated to build legitimacy in the post‐COVID context. Using computational text analysis of 450 documents (startup websites, incubator reports, and government policy statements from 2018 to 2024), the study investigates the frequency, tone, and readability of sustainability and digital discourse. Results show a sig…
Environmental Sustainability and CO 2 Emissions in Mexico
Addressing environmental degradation has become a pressing priority in the era of global sustainability. As carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions continue to escalate—particularly in emerging economies—identifying effective policy and technological pathways for emissions reduction is essential. This study investigates how economic growth, governance mechanisms, and technological advancement influence environmental sustainability in Mexico during the p…
Digital Leadership and Sustainable Development
This study examines the crucial role of digital leadership in advancing sustainable development by fostering green innovation and enhancing firm sustainability. Building on Organizational Learning Theory (OLT) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT), this research fills a key gap by examining how digital leadership integrates digitalization with sustainable development, particularly within the Chinese information technology sector. The study invest…
Driving Sustainable Development Through CSR Leadership
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) leadership is increasingly recognized as a critical enabler of sustainable development, particularly within the context of organizational transformation. By fostering organizational learning and leveraging technological innovation, CSR leadership facilitates sustainable development outcomes (SDOs). This study examines the multifaceted role of CSR leadership in advancing SDOs, emphasizing the mediating influen…
Strategic barriers to circular waste transitions in emerging economies
The transition to circular waste systems is critical for achieving sustainable industrial development in emerging economies, where inefficient resource use and environmental degradation remain pressing challenges. This study investigates the strategic barriers impeding circular economy (CE) adoption in the manufacturing sector, using Bangladesh as an illustrative context. Employing a hybrid Delphi–Fuzzy DEMATEL approach, twelve interrelated barri…
Mapping green fintech and sustainability transitions
This study explores the evolving role of green financial technology (Fintech) in sustainability-oriented financial innovation, with a particular focus on climate finance, digital innovation, and environmental governance. Using bibliometric methods, we analyze 72 peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus from 2019 to 2024 to map the intellectual structure and emerging trends of green Fintech research. Key technological domains, including blockc…
Behavioural drivers of green financial instrument adoption
Research background: Green financial instruments are increasingly promoted as mechanisms for mobilising private capital toward environmentally responsible production systems. However, investor-level adoption of such instruments remains insufficiently explained, particularly in emerging financial markets such as India, where sustainable finance frameworks, investor awareness, and green product credibility are still evolving. Purpose of the article…
Strategic Carbon Market Mechanisms and Foreign Investment Dynamics
This study examines whether China's Carbon Emissions Trading Policy (CETP) influences foreign direct investment (FDI) under staggered policy adoption. Using panel data for 260 cities from 2005 to 2021 and a two‐way fixed‐effects difference‐in‐differences (DID) approach supported by event‐study pre‐trend tests, the results show that CETP is associated with a statistically significant increase in FDI inflows. Treating carbon‐market features as cont…
Beyond subsidies
Does environmental disclosure improve debt capacity and maturity? Evidence from pollution-intensive firms under weak institutional enforcement
Research background: Environmental disclosure has emerged as both a financial signal and an ethical commitment in sustainable finance. However, in emerging economies with weak institutional enforcement, it remains unclear whether environmental transparency improves debt financing outcomes. Purpose of the article: This study examines whether environmental information disclosure enhances firms’ debt capacity and debt maturity in pollution-intensive…
Happiness regimes and low-carbon tourism competitiveness
Tourism competitiveness is increasingly shaped by how destinations respond to environmental pressures, governance challenges, and rising wellbeing expectations. This study introduces a low-carbon competitiveness index based on the embodied emissions of inbound tourism flows and integrates it with national happiness regimes, defined using long-run World Happiness Report scores, capturing destinations’ relative exposure to carbon costs, to explain …
Sustainability (11 works) · Business (10 works) · Economics (10 works) · Energy, Environment, Economic Growth (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Sustainable development (8 works) · Environmental resource management (6 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Environmental economics (4 works)